Anthony vs Lyda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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Lyda

Girl #13,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Lydia"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,672
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Lyda Rank #13,672

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #13672 for Lyda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Lyda ___

  • Lyda Grace
  • Lyda Ann
  • Lyda Rose
  • Lyda Mae
  • Lyda Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Lyda

Lydia Clara Flora Clement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Lyda more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Lyda at #13672 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Lyda mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Lyda means "woman from Lydia" (Greek origin).

Are Anthony and Lyda boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Lyda is primarily a girl name.

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